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The Museum and Gift Shop will be open throughout Hobo week. The Museum is open Memorial Day through Labor Day 10am - 5pm Donation is $2.00

for more info: The Hobo Foundation, P.O.Box 143, Britt, IA 50423                 641-843-9104

Photo courtesy of Bob Esposito

The convention is held the second weekend every August in Britt, Iowa!

National Hobo Convention
August 8th, 9th and 10th, 2008

Hobo Jungle open to public throughout Convention
Hobos visit and entertain at local nursing homes throughout Thursday

Schedule of 2008 Convention Events

Tuesday August 5th:  Queens Garden Party a Tribute to Slo-Freight Ben  

Wednesday August 6th:  5p.m.-6:30p.m. Meal before Gospel Concert
7p.m.-Gospel Concert at St. Patrick's Church featuring Hobo Greats Luther the Jet, Serenity and more.  This is a fundraiser for the new hobo museum. More details to follow in coming months.

Thursday August 7th:  Kiddie Parade hosted by the Hobo Foundation.
6a.m. till 4:03p.m.-Silent Auction at the Hobo House
7p.m.-Official Fire Lighting and Hobo Entertainment

Friday August 8th:  9a.m. Hobo Memorial Service at Evergreen Cemetery
2p.m.-Ladies Tea at St. Patrick's Church
4p.m.-Poetry Reading at Hobo Jungle

Saturday August 9th:  1p.m. HOBO KING and QUEEN CORONATION
Hobo Auction to Follow at City Gazebo

The Hobo Museum and Hobo Jungle will be open all during Hobo Week.